Docking and charging station and method for a portable electronic device
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1. A docking and charging station for a portable electronic device, the docking and charging station comprising:
- an AC charging piece for connection to an AC power source;
a DC charging piece for connection to a DC power source; and
a docking piece for receiving the portable electronic device, said docking piece being configured to be coupled to either of said charging pieces in multiple orientations.
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Abstract
A docking and charging station for a portable electronic device includes an AC charging piece for connection to an AC power source, a DC charging piece for connection to a DC power source and a docking piece for receiving the portable electronic device. The docking piece is configured to be coupled to either of the charging pieces in multiple orientations. A method for docking and charging a portable electronic device is also provided.
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1. A docking and charging station for a portable electronic device, the docking and charging station comprising:
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an AC charging piece for connection to an AC power source; a DC charging piece for connection to a DC power source; and a docking piece for receiving the portable electronic device, said docking piece being configured to be coupled to either of said charging pieces in multiple orientations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for docking and charging a portable electronic device, the method comprising the following steps:
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providing an AC charging piece for connection to an AC power source; providing a DC charging piece for connection to a DC power source; and providing a docking piece for receiving the portable electronic device; and coupling the docking piece to either of the charging pieces in multiple orientations. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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